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CBD Oil Vs Capsules

CBD Oil Vs Capsules

CBD oils and capsules are two of the most popular CBD products in the market. What product you choose is often down to preference, but sometimes, you need some practical advice and information to help you make an informed choice.

In this article, we look at the main differences and similarities between CBD oil tinctures, sprays and capsules to help you choose which one would work best for you.

What is CBD Oil?

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If this is the first time you’re hearing of CBD oil, it is the most common and most easily recognisable CBD product in the market. CBD oil is made from full or broad-spectrum hemp extracts that contain numerous cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpenes.

The process of making CBD oil starts with harvesting organically grown hemp, flowed by CBD extraction using CB2 extraction.

There are different types of CBD oils. There are full-spectrum CBD oils that contain a maximum 0.2% of THC and broad-spectrum CBD oils that don't have any THC.

What are CBD Capsules?

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CBD capsules were created to make it easier and more convenient to take CBD oil. Like CBD oil, CBD capsules come in two varieties. There are CBD isolate gels that are a powder-like substance packed into a soft-gel capsule or a soft-gel capsule filled with CBD oil. The production of CBD capsules differs depending on the type of capsule.

CBD oil soft gel capsules are extracted the same way from the plant as CBD oil. Once extracted, the CBD oil is placed in soft-gel capsules instead of a bottle. For CBD isolate capsules, the process is similar. However, the harvested CBD oil is further processed to create a white crystalline powder.  

CBD Oil Advantages

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CBD oil has been around for the longest time. It has been used for many years before the other CBD products came into the market. As you would expect, it is a product that is well known, and its benefits and disadvantages have been well highlighted.

The key advantage of CBD oil tinctures is how quickly they are absorbed into the body, especially when you take the product sublingually. The delivery of cannabinoids is faster, which means you can get faster benefits than with capsules.

CBD oil tinctures have a dropper that allows you to determine how much CBD you want to take with each dose. You can increase or decrease the amount depending on how you feel after taking the first dose. If you feel the effects of CBD are too much, you can lower your dose without buying a new bottle of CBD oil.  This is not possible with CBD capsules because the CBD is pre-measured and locked inside the capsule.

CBD Oil Disadvantages

However, CBD oil tinctures come with a natural taste. Even though there are flavourings available, if the natural flavour of CBD oil does not appeal to your palate, it might be challenging to continue taking the tincture.

Also, CBD oil is not the easiest to carry around, especially in your carry-on luggage. It is portable, but it could attract additional questions about the contents. For first-time users, measuring the exact amount of CBD using the dropper might be slightly challenging.  

CBD Capsule Advantages

The creation of CBD capsules brought with it a world of new opportunities and newfound convenience. The main benefit of CBD capsules is the discretion they bring to taking CBD oil. If you're among the CBD lovers who like taking CBD during the day, CBD capsules are a quiet, fast and discrete way of taking CBD without raising suspicion.

CBD capsules are easy to take and have an easily recognisable form. You can take the capsules with water and not have to worry about the natural taste of CBD.


CBD Capsule Disadvantages

CBD capsules are filled with CBD oil. Because they are taken orally, they have to be broken down by the stomach, and some of the CBD is also filtered out by the liver before reaching the rest of your body. Because of these processes, you might not experience immediate relief when you can take CBD capsules.

Also, CBD capsules can have other ingredients like hemp oil and extra virgin oil, which means there is a potential for unwanted side effects. It is vital that you understand all the ingredients used in your preferred CBD capsule brand.

Why Choose CBD Oil?

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There are numerous reasons and situations where it would make sense to consider using CBD oil over CBD capsules. These include:

Potency

CBD oils have a higher strength than CBD capsules. The CBD oils feature higher CBD concentrations and are also suitable for vegans. Most capsules are made from gelatine which is not suitable for vegans.

Versatility

CBD oils come with a dropper in the bottle that gives you the freedom to experiment with different dosages, making it easier for you to find a dose that works for you.

CBD oils also allow you to tailor the CBD strength to your preference. The CBD oils come in a range of options starting from 100mg to over 2000mg, depending on the CBD oil brand you prefer.

CBD oils are also ideal for CBD users who want to experience the effects quickly and strongly. When taken sublingually, CBD oil is directly absorbed into the bloodstream for instant relief.

Why Choose CBD Capsules?

The beauty of CBD is that each product has unique properties that make it unique in certain circumstances. CBD capsules are not any different.

Convenience

One of the main reasons why you should choose CBD capsules is their convenience. The capsules are easy to take because you only need to place them in your mouth and swallow them. Because the capsules look like medicine, they are more discrete and don't raise curiosity.

Dosage

With CBD capsules, you're certain of how much CBD you are taking. This makes the capsules an excellent choice for CBD users who know how much CBD to take and want to maintain that dose. CBD capsules have a fixed amount of CBD per capsule and they are much easier to take. You just need to keep track of how many capsules you take in a day.

Taste

With CBD capsules, you don’t have to worry about the taste of CBD. The CBD oil is safely enclosed inside the capsule, which has a neutral taste. If you struggle with the taste of CBD, CBD capsules will save you from that trouble.

Which is Better: CBD oil or CBD Capsules?

CBD oil

  • Has a greater range of flavours and strength
  • It is more versatile to use
  • Has a higher bioavailability when taken sublingually
  • You have control over serving size

Capsules  

  • Are easier to consume with a more palatable taste
  • Are discrete to use
  • They don’t have a flavour
  • The servings are fixed and pre-measured.


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